Post by Vik (Seattle) on Jan 15, 2015 23:16:23 GMT
The Catcher Problem
January 15th.
The Mariners may have made a serious mistake when signing two catchers, Matt Wieters and hometown favorite Mike Zunino, to long term contracts. Both catchers have proved themselves as reliable starters, now the question awaits, who will receive the starting spot. Zunino is young with incredible potential, yet Wieters has proved himself at the biggest stage. Analysts say the best route to go would be Wieters. The fans want Zunino.
We had the time to catch up with Matt Wieters,
Matt Wieters:
Q: How do you feel about having Mike Zunino on the same team as you?
A: He's alright. Actually, I will be straight with you, he sucks. What the hell was GM Vik thinking when he signed that punk. He walks around Seattle like he runs that town. Can't wait to see the look on his face when I am starting out behind the plate.
Q: How do you like Seattle?
A: It's pretty nice. Nothing special, but better than Baltimore.
Q: What player would you like GM Vik to sign?
A: Man, there are a bunch of great names out there. Damn, do I really have to answer this?........Okay, if I had to choose one player, it would be Adam Jones.
Q: Why Adam Jones?
A: Why not?
Awkward silence ensues....
5 Minutes Later:
Matt Wieters leaves the room.
Mike Zunino was not available for an interview, but he was seen in a verbal altercation with Matt Wieters, neither had any comments involving the altercation.
The days in Seattle are going to be tough and long, but the question remains, will it all be worth it?
January 15th.
The Mariners may have made a serious mistake when signing two catchers, Matt Wieters and hometown favorite Mike Zunino, to long term contracts. Both catchers have proved themselves as reliable starters, now the question awaits, who will receive the starting spot. Zunino is young with incredible potential, yet Wieters has proved himself at the biggest stage. Analysts say the best route to go would be Wieters. The fans want Zunino.
We had the time to catch up with Matt Wieters,
Matt Wieters:
Q: How do you feel about having Mike Zunino on the same team as you?
A: He's alright. Actually, I will be straight with you, he sucks. What the hell was GM Vik thinking when he signed that punk. He walks around Seattle like he runs that town. Can't wait to see the look on his face when I am starting out behind the plate.
Q: How do you like Seattle?
A: It's pretty nice. Nothing special, but better than Baltimore.
Q: What player would you like GM Vik to sign?
A: Man, there are a bunch of great names out there. Damn, do I really have to answer this?........Okay, if I had to choose one player, it would be Adam Jones.
Q: Why Adam Jones?
A: Why not?
Awkward silence ensues....
5 Minutes Later:
Matt Wieters leaves the room.
Mike Zunino was not available for an interview, but he was seen in a verbal altercation with Matt Wieters, neither had any comments involving the altercation.
The days in Seattle are going to be tough and long, but the question remains, will it all be worth it?
